Volkswagen Karman-Ghia 1600 Coupe

General information
Model	Volkswagen Karman-Ghia 1600 Coupe
Year	1955
Rating	53.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	1584 ccm (96.66 cubic inches)
Fuel type	Gasoline
Seats	4
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Rear, longitudinal
Displacement	1584 ccm (96.66 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 4 cylinder
Max power	50.00 PS (37 kW or 49 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque	108.00 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.7 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke	85.5 x 69.0 mm (3.4 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel system	Carburetor
Valves per cylinder	2
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.0575 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Coupe
Max no. of doors	2
Passenger space	3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle	10 m (405.5 inches)
Front brakes	Drums
Rear brakes	Drums
Dimensions and weight
Weight	870 kg (1,918.0 pounds)
Overall length	4200 mm (165.4 inches)
Overall width	1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Overall height	1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground clearance	170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase	2430 mm (95.7 inches)
Other specifications
Country of origin	Germany